The Quantock Hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset, England, consist of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands and agricultural land. They were England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated in 1956.
Upland scrub in the Quantocks
Beach at Quantock's Head. The wave cut platform is visible at low tide below the short "cliff" exposing the rock strata.
Aerial view of the Quantock Hills
The Northern Flank of Beacon Hill (Quantocks). In late summer the northern Quantocks are ablaze with heather and gorse. Minehead can be seen in the distance.
Bridgwater is a historic market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. The town had a population of 41,276 at the 2021 Census. Bridgwater is at the edge of the Somerset Levels, in level and well-wooded country. The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett; it has been a major inland port and trading centre since the industrial revolution. Most of its industrial bases still stand today. Its larger neighbour, Taunton, is linked to Bridgwater via a canal, the M5 motorway and the GWR railway line.
Image: Bridgwater cornexchange staute and church
Image: An angel appears (geograph 3719583)
Image: Bridgwater Docks geograph.org.uk 925650
Image: Brick and tile factory
